Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-03-31


In some parts Of Germany the
cherry orchards are on the public high
ways A large revenue Is derived from
the sale Of fruit the money being
turned over to the school aud turnpike
fund.
Fruit Pudding-One cup Of mo-
lasses, one Of milk, one teaspoonful Of
soda, two eggs, three cups Of -four, half
cup of melted butter, one cup of
raisins and one cup Of currants Boil
two hours. - Good Housekeeping.
Potatoes and most vegetables will
keep better in dark, damp cellar than
in light, dry one. and will, keep bet
ter in in cool cellar than in
a warm one. Light Is injurious to
the potato, rendering II strong and un-
palatable. - K'cstern Rural.
Basement dining-room curtains
are effective made Of cotton Grape (at
fifteen cents a yard and washablc) or
muslin barred with pale yellow bands,
or dotted in blue, red or pink, and
finished with fringe Of tiny cotton
balls.-Good Housekeeping.
Extend the area Of the kitchon gar
den this season. don't stint your fam
lily on the productions of the
garden. You have some and to
spare, and who is better entitled 10
liberal supply Of fruits and vegetables
than yourselves and familyP-Chica
Journal.
Corn is often ruined for seed in the
shock or in the barn after il is got in
and before husking IL the latter be de-
layed even week The dampness
favors the growth Of minute molds and
fungi that kill the germ. Such corn,
though apparently sound, has a dull
look.
Rules for Boiling. Fresh meats
should be placed in y kettle Of boiling
water and kept where it will boil slow
ly. but constantly, until done. Salt
meat should always be put in cold wa
ter, so it may freshen Ia cooking
Twenty minutes should be allowed to
the pound for fresh and thirty-fve for
salt meats.-BVston Bulletin.
Never place fresh eggs near lard,
fruit, cheese. fish or other articles from
which any odor arises. The eggs arc
extremely active ia absorbing power,
and in a very short time they are con-
taminated by the particles of objects
in their neighborhood. by which the
peculiar and exquisite taste of new
laid-egg is destroyed.-M J. Times.
Poor Mans Pudding. - Mix
thoroughly two teaspoonfuls of cream
Of tartar and one Of saleratus in one
pint of flour, one cup of sweet milk,
two and one-half tablespoonfuls of
butter. one cup Of white sugar, and
two eggs Bake or boil. and serve
with sugar or molasses sauce, il fond
Of sweets. A little of the top of the
milk is better. 80 Chicago NetCs.
Dainty Biscuits. Beat very lightly
one egg; pour it over a pint of flour,
add a glass Of milk, and chop in one
tablespoonful of lard and butter mixed
Work thoroughly together; break up
pieces the size Of marbles, which must
be rolled as thin as your nail. Sprinkle
with dry flour us you roll them out to
make them crisp; stick with fork and
bake quickly.-Toiedo Blade.
The Gardeners Monthly suggests
that agricultural colleges assign small
plats of ground to such Of the students
as may desire to cultivate them. and in
such way as their tastes or inclinations
may lead them. These plats to be
supervised or overlooked by some COM
petent person, and reports made at the
annual commencement Of such as
were found to be worthy of special
mention. This would be quite a now
city at some Of the agricultural" col
l,ges where every thing is studied but
agriculture.